sneak peek
noun
1
: a secret look
She took a sneak peek at the birthday presents hidden in the closet.
2
: a brief showing
We saw a sneak peek of the movie that will be released next month.
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With an early sneak peek at Monday’s Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon was first out of the gate in taking on President Donald Trump’s inauguration, just hours after 45 became 47.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Jan. 2025
Take a look at the official trailer for One Of Them Days below and watch an exclusive sneak peek of the film above.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The first look video gives us a sneak peek at footage from the film, but it will be followed by an official trailer soon.
—Rahul Majumdar, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: In addition to being a night for a cause, the Dogwood Housewarming Party gives patrons a sneak peek before Dogwood opens to the public on Jan. 22.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Jan. 2025
Take a look at the official trailer for One Of Them Days below and watch an exclusive sneak peek of the film above.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The first look video gives us a sneak peek at footage from the film, but it will be followed by an official trailer soon.
—Rahul Majumdar, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: In addition to being a night for a cause, the Dogwood Housewarming Party gives patrons a sneak peek before Dogwood opens to the public on Jan. 22.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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